Award

CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 17:34

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 19:14

Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems contract, with a total value of £3.6 million, including VAT. This contract covers the installation and maintenance of fire safety systems, including fire alarms, aspirating smoke detection systems, and sprinkler installations, amongst others. The contract was awarded through an open procurement method, with the procurement stage now at the award and contract phase. The project is slated to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, servicing primarily in the Nottingham area (UKF14 region). The procurement, which falls under the industry category of fire-prevention installation works, was conducted under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

Opportunities for business growth are prominent here, particularly for SMEs experienced in fire safety systems and installation disciplines. This procurement contract, awarded to Midland Fire Security Services Limited, highlights a competitive advantage for firms that specialise in preventative maintenance and innovative fire safety technology. Businesses with strong technical capabilities and a focus on quality and value for money are well-suited to such tenders, as the procurement process emphasises technical capability, service delivery approach, system functionality, and social value. This provides further scope for engagement in future public contracts as the council continues to modernise and optimise service delivery in housing fire safety.

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Notice Title

CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council Housing Services sought to appoint a Contractor who will be responsible for the Fire Safety Systems, Monitoring and Suppression systems. The value of the contract is PS3.6M (including VAT). The Contractor will carry out the planned preventative maintenance, fault repair and installation of our: 1. Fire Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment / Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems (VESDA) 2. Dry Risers / Wet Risers / Pump Sets 3. Sprinkler Installations 4. Automatic opening vents (AOVs) 5. Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blankets During the contract term the installation works shall be subject to change and approval by the Authority prior to each years planned investment strategy. It is the intention of the Authority to replace equipment and embrace innovation to provide efficient services whilst demonstrating a clear value for money investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e38b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND FIRE SECURITY SERVICES

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